WASP-42 b is a charming hot Jupiter orbiting the star WASP-42, discovered back in 2012 thanks to the watchful eyes of the SuperWASP project using the transit method. Picture a giant gas planet so close to its star that it sizzles under intense starlight, making it a fiery world quite unlike anything in our solar system. Though it's far beyond our reach, this distant planet continues to captivate astronomers on Earth with its swift, tight orbit. Thanks to the iKon-L CCD Camera, researchers caught WASP-42 b slipping in front of its star, revealing clues about its size and atmosphere. It’s a stellar example of how planets can thrive in extreme conditions, offering a glimpse into the dazzling diversity of worlds scattered across our galaxy.
